Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted November 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, msc said: Big Yin has new TV show next month - which we all know LFN cannae wait for. Times interview (paywalled): Well, having read that, I too have trouble getting my arse out of bed. My hair is turning white ( well the hair I have is greying somewhat )and its short. Oh fuck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,026 Posted December 1, 2018 He wants to die in Scotland. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17269169.sir-billy-connolly-reveals-he-would-like-to-die-in-scotland/?ref=mr&lp=4 "Planted in Loch Lomond"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,641 Posted December 1, 2018 13 hours ago, YoungWillz said: He wants to die in Scotland. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17269169.sir-billy-connolly-reveals-he-would-like-to-die-in-scotland/?ref=mr&lp=4 "Planted in Loch Lomond"? So, he should do his last gig at the Official Glasgow Rangers Supporters' Club, then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted December 1, 2018 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: So, he should do his last gig at the Official Glasgow Rangers Supporters' Club, then I'd probably pay to see that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 379 Posted January 3, 2019 This doesn’t sound good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted January 3, 2019 I know, he could go this year and he's been left off the list He'd have been a damn sight better pick than Tina Turner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted January 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, DeathClock said: This doesn’t sound good It's a bad day to be 76. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machotrouts 828 Posted January 3, 2019 Billy Connolly spends a lot more time on the brink of death in headlines than he does in article bodies. "I’m 75, I’m near the end, I’m a damn sight nearer the end than I am the beginning..." Sounds like a 75-year-old alright. "As bits slip off and leave me, talents leave and attributes leave. I don’t have the balance I used to have, I don’t have the energy I used to have..." Sounds like Parkinson's alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted January 3, 2019 "Sir Billy Connolly: I'm near the end but I don't fear death" Define near 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 3, 2019 Funny, people who were actually near death (as according to when they died) didn't pontificate about being near death, they just did what people near death do, which is 'get busy dying' (apologies to Shawshank). I see nothing new here, and you people are making a lot to do bout nuttin imho. Billy's no closer to death than Sir C. Well a little bit. I sure as fuck hope. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Sir Creep said: Funny, people who were actually near death (as according to when they died) didn't pontificate about being near death, they just did what people near death do, which is 'get busy dying' (apologies to Shawshank). I see nothing new here, and you people are making a lot to do bout nuttin imho. Billy's no closer to death than Sir C. Well a little bit. I sure as fuck hope. SC Typical Mail. Connolly on TV - At my age, you know life is starting to slip away, you dont have long left, so enjoy it. Mail - Connolly: "I dont have long left!" Turn philosophical into click bait. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted January 3, 2019 I think he has and few years left in him. I think he's talking about how his health has started to decline noticeably to him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddyfool 379 Posted January 3, 2019 Odds are good he'll make 80 imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 4, 2019 Says his life is slipping away. https://people.com/movies/billy-connolly-says-life-is-slipping-away-amid-battle-with-parkinsons/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted January 4, 2019 On 03/01/2019 at 12:53, the_engineer said: I think he has and few years left in him. I think he's talking about how his health has started to decline noticeably to him. I did see him on TV tonight and to be honest I think he'll see 2020 His health is definitely in decline but he's not at death's door just yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 6, 2019 Says/sings he ain't dying. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 892 Posted March 5, 2019 This doesn't seem to have been previously mentioned, but he has retired from live performing: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/dec/03/billy-connolly-announces-retirement-from-live-performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 892 Posted July 20, 2019 Returning to TV soon: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-connolly-retirement-parkinsons-disease-return-television-a9011846.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 20, 2019 3 hours ago, markb4 said: Returning to TV soon: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-connolly-retirement-parkinsons-disease-return-television-a9011846.html I always felt a little shaky about his actually being retired. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,641 Posted July 20, 2019 7 hours ago, markb4 said: Returning to TV soon: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-connolly-retirement-parkinsons-disease-return-television-a9011846.html He did a series about ten years ago when he travelled the north west passage - he's clearly got a thing about following in the footsteps of Scottish pioneers. Might actually watch this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted October 6, 2019 Long article about his life in Florida, the climate is good for his health. And he says he's doing good, except for some moments where he can't find his wallet: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/oct/06/billy-connolly-interview-tall-tales-book-fame-helter-skelter-backwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,085 Posted October 17, 2019 Billy Connolly: I'm quite happy taking my Parkinson's disease medication and getting on with it https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/billy-connolly-im-quite-happy-taking-my-parkinsons-disease-medication-and-getting-on-with-it/ar-AAIV39S?ocid=spartanntp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted October 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Bentrovato said: Billy Connolly: I'm quite happy taking my Parkinson's disease medication and getting on with it https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/billy-connolly-im-quite-happy-taking-my-parkinsons-disease-medication-and-getting-on-with-it/ar-AAIV39S?ocid=spartanntp If he is talking about getting on with dying, well, he is taking his fucking time a bit, isn't he! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted October 17, 2019 On 22/01/2016 at 00:07, msc said: He's dying in the same most folk on here are dying, by moving closer to the eventual day each twenty-four hours. Beyond the cancer coming back, and the admittedly terminal case of being Glaswegian, I don't see him being that close to the grave yet. I stand by the wise words of this guy nearly 4 years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted March 6, 2020 Will no longer perform live as his "brain works differently" with Parkinson's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
